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Indiana Facts and Figures

Capital:

Indianapolis

Total area:

94,322 sq km

Population:

6,237,569 (2004 est)

State Bird

Cardinal

State flower

Peony

State tree

Tulip Poplar

Whether looking for a fast paced day at the races or in a casino to taking a leisurely boating trip down the Ohio River, Indiana has a host of activities for the outdoor enthusiast. Fishing, camping, hiking, biking, hunting abound in the vast stretches of open ground. Get a taste of the Amish life on an Amish Get Away. Learn the quiet peaceful life far away from the concerns of the rat race. Take a tour of the Grissom Air Museum, see the progression of the United States Air force from WWII to the Gulf War. See the home of the writer Ernie Pyle, his writings taking you back to a time when life was uncertain during the WWII days. Splash around in Lake Michigan or stroll through the sand dunes during the summer months or enjoy the countryside during the winter months in it's winter wonderland of splendor.